Record ID: SWYOR-FE95C2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small lead spindle whorl of probably dating from the Iron Age to Early Medieval period, about 100 BC - AD 1000. It is of Walton Roger's form A1, having one flat face and one convex face. The object has a diameter of 17.36mm, a thickness of 4.54mm. The diameter of the aperture is 5.44mm. It weighs 7.41g. The small aperture could perhaps indicate that a date in the Iron Age to Roman period is more likely than later.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2019
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2020
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Record ID: LANCUM-F7420C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead discoid spindle whorl of uncertain date, possibly Roman (c. AD 43 - 410). The object is flat and roughly circular in form, with a central circular perforation which is 5.1mm in diameter at one end and 7.16mm in diameter at the other. The object has a worn grey surface. It is 24.35mm in diameter, 5.71mm in thickness and weighs 16.27g. Lead spindle whorls are difficult to date precisely without archaeological context. The small central perforation of this one and the high incidence of Roman finds in the area where it was found may indicate a Roman date.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2019
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Record ID: LANCUM-F760EE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl of uncertain date, possibly Roman (c. AD 43 - 410). The object is broadly circular in form; it is flat on one side and domed on the other, with a central circular perforation which is 5.51mm in diameter. The object has a worn and pitted surface with a white patina. The spindle whorl is 21.44mm in diameter, 7.02mm in thickness and weighs 12.90g. Lead spindle whorls are difficult to date precisely without archaeological context. The small central perforation of this one and the high incidence of Roman finds in the area where it was found may indicate a Roman date.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2019
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Record ID: LANCUM-F7718D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl of uncertain date, possibly Roman (c. AD 43 - 410). The object is broadly circular in form; it is flat on one side and domed on the other, with a central circular perforation which is 5.81mm in diameter on the domed side and 7.92mm in the flat side. The object has a worn and pitted surface with a white patina. The spindle whorl is 23.27mm in diameter, 8.30mm in thickness and weighs 17.37g. Lead spindle whorls are difficult to date precisely without archaeological context. The small central perforation of this one and the high incidence of Roman finds in the area …
Created on: Monday 18th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2019
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Record ID: LANCUM-F79AA1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete lead conical spindle whorl of uncertain date, possibly Roman (c. AD 43 - 410). The sides of the object widen from a small circular face to a larger circular face, giving it a conical form. The smaller circular face has been truncated at an approximately 45 degree angle, leaving a rough white surface. The rest of the spindle whorl has a light brown patina. There is a central circular perforation which is 4.68mm in diameter. The spindle whorl is 19.31mm in diameter, 12.01mm in thickness and weighs 10.71g. Lead spindle whorls are difficult to date precisely without archaeol…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2019
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Record ID: LANCUM-1F9B5B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cylindrical spindle whorl of uncertain date, possibly Roman or early-medieval (c. AD 43 - 1000). The spindle whorl is crudely shaped: it roughly hexagonal in plan and rectangular in section, with a central, circular perforation. The object has a white patina. It is 22.35mm in diameter and 9.70mm in thickness. The diameter of the perforation is 9.05mm. It weighs 25.06g. Lead spindle whorls are difficult to date without archaeological context as a similar form was used from the Roman period into the modern day. Cylindrical spindle whorls are associated with Roman and early medie…
Created on: Monday 1st April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
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Record ID: LANCUM-1FB7EE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl of uncertain date, possibly Roman or early-medieval (c. AD 43 - 1000). The spindle whorl is circular in plan, with a central, circular perforation. The bottom face of the object is flat, while the upper face is domed on one side and angled on the other side. The object has a pitted surface with a white patina. It is 27.24mm in diameter and 6.82mm in thickness. The diameter of the perforation is 9.61mm. It weighs 18.76g. Lead spindle whorls are difficult to date without archaeological context as a similar form was used from the Roman period into the modern day. Si…
Created on: Monday 1st April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
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Record ID: LANCUM-202904
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl of uncertain date, possibly Roman or early-medieval (c. AD 43 - 1000). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan, with a central, circular perforation. The bottom face of the object is flat, while the upper face is domed. The object has a smooth grey surface with a slight white patina. It is 21.40mm in diameter and 6.74mm in thickness. The diameter of the perforation is 6.87mm. It weighs 13.18g. Lead spindle whorls are difficult to date without archaeological context as a similar form was used from the Roman period into the modern day. Similar spindle whorls …
Created on: Monday 1st April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
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Record ID: DYFED-D07D73
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Lead, decorated Spindle Whorl. Bi-conical in shape, with a white and grey patina and a circle and swirl design, it has some damge and is missing a small part. Unknown Date. The object weighs 10.5g and is 18.03mm in diameter and is 12.10mm thick.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantcwnlle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-603280
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Lead, decorated Spindle Whorl. Spherical in shape, with a white and grey patina, it has some damage but is otherwise intact. Unknown Date. The object weighs 9.3g and is 17.13mm in diameter and is 9.43mm thick.
Created on: Tuesday 30th November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 30th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantcwnlle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-60571D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Lead, decorated Spindle Whorl. Spherical in shape, with a white and grey patina, it has some damage but is otherwise intact. Unknown Date. The object weighs 11.1g and is 12.22mm in diameter and is 12.48mm thick.
Created on: Tuesday 30th November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 30th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantcwnlle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-B0A445
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The upper surface is slightly domed and the lower surface flat. There is a hole of internal diameter 8.7 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated but this may be due to abrasion in the soil. The whorl has a diameter of 31.0 mm and is 10.8 mm thick. It weighs 55.8 g (1.97 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whi…
Created on: Thursday 16th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 16th December 2021
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Record ID: OXON-942AE9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl. The object is a torus shape being circular in plan with a circular hole in its centre and a shallow D-shape in cross section with a convex upper surface and flat reverse. The spindle whorl is a light grey colour mostly with a uneven mottled surfaces. The artefact is 27.8mm in diameter, 4.8mm thick and has a central hole that is 9.8mm in diameter. It weighs 17.84 grams. Simple spindle whorls were in use over a very long period of time, and whilst decorated examples are typically assumed to be of late medieval date (see for example Standley 2016), plain e…
Created on: Thursday 20th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-525A87
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One larger spindle whorl or perforated lead weight/perforated object and seven lead alloy spindle whorls of Roman to Post Medieval dating circa AD 43 - 1650. The larger weight measures 44.5 mm in diameter. The smallest spindle whorl has a diameter of 11 mm and the largest is 16 mm in diameter. Spindle whorls and perforated weights of simple design were cast from the Roman to Post Medieval periods, they are therefore difficult to date precisely.
Created on: Thursday 10th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 9th March 2022
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Record ID: NLM-B8E8A3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast whorl of plano-convex section with a slightly off-centre moulded aperture of diameter 7.7mm and faint traces of a moulded rim; a thin version of Walton Rogers form A1. Slight irregularities on the convex side might suggest this object to have been cast from one half of a biconvex whorl of early post-medieval type. Against this, the small spindle size would be apt to an Anglo-Saxon date; however, the fresh grey tint of the metal might well point to a more recent date. Suggested date: Unknown, Early Medieval to Post-Medieval, 700-1600 Diameter: 33.4mm, Thic…
Created on: Tuesday 15th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ulceby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-CCF508
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast plano-convex whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 7mm, Walton Rogers form A1. Patinated. A projecting rim passes around the top edge of the whorl. The spindle size may admit a Roman or Anglo-Saxon date while the mass may suggest a primary function spinning a yarn. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to Early Medieval, 43-850 Diameter: 22.8mm, Thickness: 10.9mm, Weight: 23.55gms
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-F7A4B0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast plano-convex whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 8mm, Walton Rogers form A1; chipped in its lower half and either melted, dented or both; the original surface seems polished where it remains. The spindle size might admit a Roman or Anglo-Saxon date and the mass, though incomplete, would permit a primary use spinning a yarn. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to Early Medieval, 43-850 Diameter: 21.5mm, Thickness: 13.4mm, Weight: 18.83gms
Created on: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swinhope', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-274998
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ground and polished bi-convex stone spindle whorl of probable later prehistoric to later post medieval date (3000 BC - 1700 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, it measures 44mm length, 40.7mm width and is 12.8mm thick. There is a regular hour glass shaped pierced hole through the whorl and this is set slightly off centre. The shape of this hole would suggest that it has been achieved by drilling from each side. It is likely that this would have been done with a bow drill and sand, which acts as the abrasive. The hole measures 8.2mm in diameter. The whorl weighs 32.38 grams.…
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2006
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
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Record ID: SOMDOR-9E1B31
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable chalk spindle whorl or possibly a weight. A sub-circular disc of stone with a hole bored in the centre. The hole has a slight hour-glass profile. The upper and lower faces are slightly convex and the edge is flattened. Internal diameter of hole is 6.27 mm
Created on: Monday 21st February 2005
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
No spatial data available.

Record ID: SOMDOR-9E3BC1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable stone spindle whorl or possibly a weight. A circular disc of stone with a hole bored in the centre. The hole isstraight sided. The upper and lower faces are slightly convex and the edge is tapering and rounded. Internal diameter of hole is 8.06 mm.
Created on: Monday 21st February 2005
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-4D6BF8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ground stone spindle whorl of probable later prehistoric to later post medieval date (3000 BC - 1500 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, it measures 25.4mm diameter, and is 9.8mm thick. There is a regular slightly hour glass shaped pierced hole through the whorl and this is set slightly off centre. The shape of this hole would suggest that it has been achieved by drilling from each side. The hole measures 4.4mm in diameter. The whorl weighs 9.26 grams. The whorl is undecorated and the edges are worn and slightly abraded. The outer edge is slightly bevelled, although this is…
Created on: Wednesday 9th July 2008
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Edvin Loach', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-19358D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. Both upper and lower surfaces are flat. There is a hole of internal diameter 9.0 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated but this may be due to abrasion in the soil. The whorl has a diameter of 27.0 mm and is 10.8 mm thick. It weighs 51.1 g (1.80 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-F349B1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of uncertain date, early Medieval to Post medieval, Walton Rogers form B1, perhaps dating from AD 900 - 1550. It is discoidal with two flat faces and vertical sides. One face is plain, and the other is decorated with a ring of twelve raised inward pointing triangles round the perforation. There is also triangular beading round the outer edge. The whorl is 24.9mm in diameter, 13.3mm thick and weighs 52.33g.  The central perforation is 8.5mm in diameter. Walton Rogers suggests that form B1 whorls are common from AD 900 and there is evidence for them i…
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: NLM-93F580
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. A small cast plano-convex whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 7mm, Walton Rogers form A1. Patinated. The size of the spindle hole might admit a Roman or Early Medieval date, while the mass would permit this to be used to spin a fine yarn. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to Early Medieval, 43-850 Diameter: 18.1mm, Thickness: 6.7mm, Weight: 9.90gms
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wyham cum Cadeby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-37AF3A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. There is a hole of internal diameter 9.7 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated but this may be due to abrasion in the soil. The whorl has a diameter of 26.4 mm and is 11.4 mm thick. It weighs 36.0 g (1.27 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has re…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-C19653
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date, probably Early Medieval to Medieval, AD 850 - 1200. It is of Walton Rogers form B1, having two flat faces and vertical sides (discoidal). One face is slightly hollow. Form B1 whorls were used from the Iron Age, but the large central hole suggests a date from the late Saxon period onwards is more likely.  Thickness: 7.12mm Weight: 33.53g Diameter: 30.12mm Diameter of central aperture: 11.44
Created on: Monday 11th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 8th August 2022
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Record ID: DEV-052687
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl or possibly weight. It is broadly conical with a flattened top and base with a slightly tapering circular hole running through the centre. It has received some slight abrasions at the top. It is 22.5 mm in diameter at the base, 15.5 mm at the top, it is 10 mm high and weighs 28.20 g; the hole is 7.5 mm in diameter at the base, 7 mm at the top. Plain spindle whorls and weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and such plain and rough examples are hard to date precisely although most are late medieval - post-medieval.
Created on: Friday 7th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashburton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-49EC10
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Made from shale, very worn and irregular, smallish hole. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to Early Medieval, 43-1000 (source record suggests Medieval).  Diameter: 31.9mm, Thickness: 7.8mm, Weight: 5.71gms
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
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Record ID: DENO-A5A577
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Spindle whorl. Diameter: 24.2mm, diameter of hole: 10.8mm, thickness: 10.7mm, weight: 28.83g.
Created on: Friday 11th September 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 30th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alderwasley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-A28AC5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.0 mm wide. One side has been decorated with lots of diagonal lines, the other side has more chevrons as decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 38.8 mm and is 6.5 mm thick. It weighs 38.6 g (1.36 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid …
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th May 2022
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LANCUM-5BFA66
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl of uncertain date within the range AD 43 - 1750. The spindle whorl is conical with a large central circular perforation. It is dark grey in colour with a white patina. The spindle whorl is 24.50mm in diameter, 11.05mm in thickness and weighs 32.65mm. The diameter of the central perforation is 11.20mm. Lead spindle whorls are often difficult to date without archaeological context as a similar form was used from the Roman period into modern times. The date range must therefore remain uncertain.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2019
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Record ID: LANCUM-5C0F46
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small lead spindle whorl of uncertain date, possibly Roman or early medieval (c. AD 43 - 1000). The spindle whorl is broadly oval in shape and flat with a central circular perforation. It has a white patina. The spindle whorl is 17.34mm in diameter, 3.09mm in thickness and weighs 2.82g. The diameter of the central perforation is 6.02mm. Lead spindle whorls are often difficult to date without archaeological context as a similar form was used from the Roman period into modern times. The small size of this example may indicate an earlier date, but the date range must remain uncertain.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2019
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Record ID: LIN-6F3C0F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl or washer of probable Medieval to Modern date (c. AD 1050-1800). The object is disc-shaped with a slightly off-centre subsquare perforation.  The faces are plain .One face is slightly convex.The surface patina is light grey in colour. Comparable examples recorded on the PAS database include: WAW-5A5764, SWYOR-3A92D7, SWYOR-76BCA9 and BM-C5DF5D.  The object was found with item LIN-6F3C0F . The perforations are of similar size but there are no marks on the flat piece to indicate they were compressed tog…
Created on: Monday 25th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 25th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Nettleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-6EA1BF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of Early Medieval to Medieval date, AD 700 - 1200. It is of Walton Roger's form B2, having two (fairly) flat faces and rounded sides. One face is slightly convex. The central hole is roughly circular and tapers from 7.9mm on the domed face, to 10.3mm on the other. The whorl has a white patina and some damage in the form of deep gouges. The whorl is 30.6mm diameter, 11.1mm thick and 60g. Walton Rogers suggests that Form B2 whorls appear in York in the 700s, and are common from AD 900, with evidence of their use into the 12th century. the size of the centra…
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th July 2022
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Record ID: GLO-B1694B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is an undecorated lead conical spindle whorl with an off centre hole. Plain lead spindle whorls and weights were cast locally from the Roman period to the Post Medieval Period, therefore making them hard to date precisely.
Created on: Friday 9th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 9th September 2022
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Record ID: GLO-3A8B79
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is an undecorated lead cylindrical spindle whorl with an off centre hole. Plain lead spindle whorls and weights were cast locally from the Roman period to the Post Medieval Period, therefore making them hard to date precisely.
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2022
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Record ID: WMID-027BEF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl or possible weight of Roman to Post-Medieval date (AD 43 - 1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan with a rectangular cross section. There is a circular performation located at the centre of the whorl with a 9mm diameter. Both faces are flat and undecorated. The sides are also undecorated.  The whorl is a cream colour. The object surfaces have been worn and slightly abraded.  Measurements: diameter 28.1mm, thickness 15.6mm, weight 83.1 grams.  Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and decorated exa…
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-026632
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl or possible weight of Roman to Post-Medieval date (AD 43 - 1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan. There is a circular performation located at the centre of the whorl with a 11.2mm diameter. Both faces are flat and undecorated. The sides have eight vertical moulded lines spread out around the object. The lines are mishapen and faint in some places. The whorl is a light grey colour. The object surfaces have been worn and slightly abraded.  Measurements: diameter 25mm, thickness 14.3mm, weight 44.4 grams.  Spindle whorls are …
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-D7B51E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead plano-convex spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (AD 43-1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in shape and D-shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub-circular and cast slightly off centre. The internal diameter of the hole is 9.tmm. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No decoration is present on either side of the whorl. The whorl is a grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Meas…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-8D4C04
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Grey lead spindle whorl. Fat lead disc with large perforation which appears worn, Walton Rogers form B. The source record suggests a post-medieval date, the accompanying database suggests a post-medieval date while this reporter would favour an early medieval date. The mass suggests a primary function plying cord. Suggested date: Unknown, Early Medieval to Post-Medieval, 1000-1600 Diameter: 30.6mm, Thickness: 10.8mm, Weight: 64.07gms
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-554D03
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 8.5 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. The decorative detail on the upper face is hard to determine. No decoration is present on the lower face. The whorl has a diameter of 22.3 mm and is 7.8 mm thick. It weighs 13.4 g&nbs…
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-39FE9A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 8.1 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. The decorative detail on the upper face is hard to determine but may have chevrons. No decoration is present on the lower face. The whorl has a diameter of 31.4 mm and is 11.2 mm thick. It…
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-BDC086
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (AD 43 - 1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan. There is a circular performation located at the centre of the whorl with a 8.5mm diameter. Both faces are undecorated.  The whorl has a cream coloured even surface patina. Measurements: diameter 18.5mm, thickness 13.4mm, weight 16.1 grams.  Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods. However, this example is very difficult to date …
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-535282
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bone spindle whorl. A domed spindle whorl with a central drilled hole (diameter 100 mm). The spindle whorl has been made from a femural or humeral head (the ball joint of an upper limb bone) from an animal. The dome shape is the natural shape of the bone. The base is flat. It is in complete condition, with a few small nicks here and there but not much sign of wear. The diameter of the spindle whorl is 37mm, and it weighs 12.19g. Bone spindle whorls are found on Roman, Early Medieval, and medieval sites, and therefore dating this particular item is difficult.
Created on: Friday 24th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2017
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Record ID: YORYM-0E21A7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (c. AD 1200-1700). The weight is flat and circular in shape with a central perforation running through it and a break through one edge. One face of the spindle whorl is flat and the reverse is slightly convex in form. The spindle whorl is undecorated. The metal has a whitish-brown colour and is worn and pitted. The spindle whorl is 24.3mm in diameter, 5.3mm thick and weighs 14.6g. The perforation is 9.4mm in diameter. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and…
Created on: Tuesday 17th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd December 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-0E4767
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (c. AD 1200-1700). The weight is conical in shape with a circular flat base and a central perforation running through. The spindle whorl is undecorated. The metal has a whitish-brown colour and is worn and pitted. The spindle whorl is 24.2mm in diameter at the base, 9.7mm thick and weighs 25.3g. The perforation is 9.7mm in diameter. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. Decorated examples are thought to date to th…
Created on: Tuesday 17th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd December 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-0E77C8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possible Roman date (c. AD 43- 410). The weight is conical in shape with a circular flat base and a central perforation running through. The spindle whorl is undecorated with the exception of a single groove on the outer edge and slightly into the perforation, most likely the result of a casting error. There is a second circular groove on the base circumferencing the perforation. The metal has a whitish-brown colour and is worn and pitted. The spindle whorl is 19.6mm in diameter at the base, 10.2mm thick and weighs 20.3g. The perforation is 7.8mm…
Created on: Tuesday 17th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd December 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-0F3516
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spindle whorl of possible Roman date (c. AD 43-410). The whorl is flat and circular in shape, with a central squared perforation. One surface is flat, whilst the reverse is sloped with one corner higher than the opposite. The surface is undecorated. The metal has a whitish-brown colour and is heavily worn and pitted. The spindle whorl is 17.8mm in diameter, 9.6mm thick and weighs 13.4. The inner diameter of the spindle whorl is 6.1mm. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any cert…
Created on: Tuesday 17th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd December 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-0F4E64
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spindle whorl of possible Roman date (c. ad 43-410). The whorl is plano-convex in shape with a flat circular base and a central perforation. The spindle whorl is undecorated. The metal has a whitish-brown patina. The spindle whorl is 26mm in diameter at the base, 7.4mm thick and weighs 30g. The internal diameter of the perforation is 6.6mm. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. Decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods while und…
Created on: Tuesday 17th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd December 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-0F73CE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spindle whorl of possible Roman date (c. ad 43-410). The whorl is cylindrical in shape with a flattish base and rounded top. There is a central perforation which runs through the length of the whorl. The base is slightly concave with some material missing, it is unclear if this is intentional or a casting error. The spindle whorl is undecorated. The metal has a light greyish patina. The spindle whorl is 15mm in diameter at the base, 11.8mm thick and weighs 12g. The internal diameter is 4.1g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the p…
Created on: Tuesday 17th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd December 2019
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Record ID: NLM-B45DD5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead possible spindle whorl. Cast plano-convex whorl with a flat circumferential rim and a tapered central aperture of diameter 8-10mm, possibly Walton Rogers form A1. Three nicks on the flat surface might be tying notches signalling the conversion of a whorl to a line weight. Patinated. The spindle hole might admit an Anglo-Scandinavian date, though the flat rim might equally relate this to the series of early post-medieval biconvex whorls, perhaps as a homemade copy cast using one half of such a whorl as a master. The mass would be apt to spinning a yarn. Suggested date: Unknown, Ea…
Created on: Wednesday 25th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ulceby Cross', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-471D7E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, lead probable spindle whorl dating from the Late Iron Age to Early Medieval period, about 300 BC - AD 850. This object is of uneven thickness and the central hole is off centre towards the thinner side of the object. It has one flat face, and one broadly rounded face, but uneven, making it roughly D shaped in cross-section. It is undecorated and has a white patina. The object is 13.5mm in diameter, 4.8mm thick and weighs 3.07g. The central perforation is 6.6mm in diameter. It appears that this is probably a very small spindle whorl of type A1 as described in Walton Roge…
Created on: Monday 14th October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 3rd February 2022
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Record ID: DENO-2F1583
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undecorated pale coloured ceramic or stone spindle whorl. The artefact is conical shaped with slightly convex sides, 9.4mm in diameter in the centre, light grey fabric with some inclusions. Similar to SWYOR-921288. Diameter 33.8mm, height 22.8mm, weight 27.21g.
Created on: Friday 25th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 20th April 2022
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Record ID: NLM-B829A5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast flat-sided whorl with one side larger than the other and with a central moulded aperture of diameter 8mm, Walton Rogers form A2; patinated. The spindle hole would probably accommodate a narrow spindle of Roman or earlier Anglo-Saxon tpe. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to Early Medieval, 43-850 Diameter: 21mm, Thickness: 7.3mm, Weight: 17.87gms
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Monday 21st November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Lincoln', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-FDA2AA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Early Meedieval or Medieval date, about AD 500 - 1200. It is discoidal in form but appears somewhat miscast, one side being much thicker than the other. It could have been intended to be Walton Rogers form A1 or B. While the base is flat, one edge of the whorl has been flattened resulting in the spindle perforation being off-centre and angled, and the side walls tapering inwards towards the top face, which is at an angle to the base.  There is a concavit int he base where the lead has shrunk as it cooled. The whorl has a light cream patina. I…
Created on: Monday 31st October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
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Record ID: SF-D5262B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy Roman to Medieval spindle whorl dating to circa AD 43-1550. It has a flat base and conical body with central circular aperture. The body is decorated with longitudinal incised grooves.  Diameter: 32.5mm; Height: 13.6mm; Weight: 31.36g. 
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Winston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-866A1D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of Early Medieval to Medieval date, about AD 650 - 1200. It fits into Walton Rogers form B1, having two flat faces of equal size and straight sides. There is no decoration, and the whorl has a well developed cream patina.  Form B1 whorls were used from the late Iron Age period, but the central perforation was usually smaller in the Iron Age and Roman periods. They are more common from 900 onwards, but are known in York from the 700s. The whorl is 25.7mm in diameter, 7.6mm thick and weighs 29.25g.  The central perforation is 7.7mm in diameter.
Created on: Monday 22nd March 2021
Last updated: Thursday 29th April 2021
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Record ID: GLO-1DB735
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is an undecorated lead cylindrical spindle whorl with an off centre hole. Plain lead spindle whorls and weights were cast locally from the Roman period to the Post Medieval Period, therefore making them hard to date precisely.
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2022
Last updated: Friday 9th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Westbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-04D336
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast plano-convex whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 7mm, Walton Rogers form A1, heavily patinated. The spindle hole size would be compatible with a Roman or Early Anglo-Saxon date while the mass would permit this to be used to spin a fine yarn. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to Early Medieval, 43-850 Diameter: 19.8mm, Thickness: 5.9mm, Weight: 12.55gms
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Laceby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-309BE4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead plano-convex spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (AD 43-1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 7.2mm. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No decoration is present.  The whole is a cream / grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurement…
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2022
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-3AB929
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. There is a hole of internal diameter 9.7 mm which is cast off-centre. No decoration appears to be present. The whorl has a diameter of 32.3 mm and is 5.6 mm thick. It weighs 32.0 g (1.13 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original sur…
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-3A2585
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.0 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. The spindle whorl is undecorated. The whorl has a diameter of 29.9 mm and is 8.9 mm thick. It weighs 45.3 g (1.60 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surfac…
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-1EEEA9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (AD 43 - 1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan with a rectangular cross section. There is a circular performation located at the centre of the whorl with a 6.4mm diameter. No decoration is present. One side of the whorl is covered in a brown patination, covering the perforation. The majority of the whorl has a cream coloured patina. The object surfaces have been worn and slightly abraded.  Measurements: diameter 22.8mm, thickness 7.1mm, weight 16.7 grams.  Spindle whorls are us…
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: KENT-C5D4E3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  complete, Age uncertain Roman-Post Medieval, crudely cast, lead alloy 'home made', medium size, plain spindle whorl or possible unofficial weight. Sub-conical shape with slightly tapering hole down through the centre that once held a wooden shaft for hand spinning wool from the fleece into yarn. Worn and slightly irregular shape with a matt pale grey/white corroded surface. Age uncertain. Ref. Detector Finds 2, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1993, page 29-34 No. 37B, Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page 52-55 No. 24 and Detector Fin…
Created on: Sunday 4th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4A363F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible spindle whorl made of shale or similar stone, possibly dating to the Roman or Early Medieval periods, circa AD 43-850. The object is approximately 50% complete. When complete it would have been circular in form with a central circular perforation. The outer surfaces are worn and uneven. The object is a dark brown/black colour.  The object measures 32.8 mm in length, 19.1 mm in width, 9.7 mm in width and weighs 4.1 grams.  Parallels could be made with a Roman spindle whorl recorded on the database discovered in Northumberland (NCL-A25482) also an E…
Created on: Friday 18th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-CA394C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete stone flat or discoidal spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). Around 50% of the spindle whorl is present.The spindle whorl is semi-circular, and rectangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been drilled slightly off central, from both sides. The internal diameter of the hole measures 5.6 mm wide. Both the upper and lower faces are flat. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 55.1 mm, with a width of 29.8 mm and is 14.1 mm thick. It weighs 36.6 g (…
Created on: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: NLM-F08058
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast plano-convex whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 8.7mm, cf. Walton Rogers form A1 though slightly rounded on its upper side and unusually thin for that type, patinated. The mass would qualify this to spin a fine yarn. The hole straddles the divide between spindles of Roman and Early to Middle Anglo-Saxon periods on the one hand, and the larger apertures of Viking Age and later spindles. Polished and patinated. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to Early Medieval, 43-1000 Diameter: 20.5mm, Thickness: 4.7mm, Weight: 9.75gms
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Gainsborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-5E321B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. Both upper and lower surfaces are flat. There is a hole of internal diameter 8.3 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated but this may be due to abrasion in the soil. The whorl has a diameter of 23.4 mm and is 5.7 mm thick. It weighs 17.7 g (0.63 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by …
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-BC0E85
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead possible spindle whorl of unknown exact date (c. AD 43-1800). The object is roughly circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section with a central moulded aperture of diameter 8.17mm. The object has a greyish-white patina. Out of context, such objects can be very difficult to date precisely.  The overall dimensions are as follows: 23.53mm in diameter, 6.39mm in thickness and 17.37g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: NLM-C1A515
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast whorl of plano-convex section with a moulded central aperture of diameter 8.5mm, Walton Rogers form A1. Patinated. The spindle hole size might permit this to have been of Anglo-Scandinavian date though it is at the lower end of the range of wider holes; the mass would permit its use to spin a fine yarn. Accompanying material includes more Roman than Early Medieval artefacts, and the neat finish is at least compatible with an early date. Ridging around the hole on the broader side may point to casting in an open mould. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to Early Med…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ulceby Cross', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-D37A37
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast plano-convex whorl with a moulded central aperture of diameter 8.5mm; Walton Rogers form A1, patinated and probably lightly laterally squashed. The spindle hole size could admit an Anglo-Scandinavian date – it is at the upper limit of sizes apt to the Roman and Early Anglo-Saxon periods or the lower limit for a later spindle - while the mass would be apt to spinning a fine yarn; the condition and accompanying finds might as easily indicate an earlier date. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to Early Medieval, 43-1000 Diameter (long axis): 19.7mm, Thickness: …
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2023
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Record ID: LIN-1DB413
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. The whorl is circular in plan, plano-convex and has a central hole. The whorl has a dark brow patina.
Created on: Friday 3rd March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holton le Moor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-FC4D77
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl, dating from about AD 700 - 1550. It is flat and sub-circular in plan. It is of Walton Rogers form B2 having flat faces and curved sides. There is a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 6mm. Both faces are badly dented and have flattened areas, making it difficult to know if the whorl was originally decorated. Measurements are; diameter 30.3mm, thickness 13.2mm and weight 66.04. The size of the central hole suggests a date in the Middle Saxon period and form B2 whorls appear in York in the 700s but are more com…
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
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Record ID: NLM-602FE8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead probable spindle whorl. Cast biconical whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 8mm and with a discernible circumferential medial rib; patinated overall. The hole has been distorted on one side, probably in antiquity. The spindle hole size may commend a Roman or Early Anglo-Saxon date. For the latter period, large beads of this and other forms are sometimes found at the waist of female burials, a position which might permit their interpretation either as a whorl on a spindle tucked into a girdle [the wooden spindle since decayed], or the fastening toggle for such a girdle…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-A3F741
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-conical lead object, probably a Roman or Early Medieval spindle whorl dating from AD 43 - 850. It is of Walton Rogers form A2, being conical. The base is oval, and it is possible this object is a plug for securing a fixing into stone instead. The object is 14.7mm in diameter at the base,  7.2mm thick and has a central hole of 5.7mm diameter.  It weighs 10.35g. Form A2 whorls are known from AD 700 to 1100, but whorls with a small central hole are more likely to be Roman.
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A18646
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl, of Roman to  Post-Medieval date (AD 43-1650). In plan the spindle whorl is sub-circular and has one rounded face and a flat base. It has a central sub-circular perforation with a diameter of 7.3mm. The surfaces have a well developed cream patina.  Measurements: diameter 19.8mm, thickness 6.7mm, weight 9.7g. Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time, however lead alloy spindle whorls with decoration are normally attributed to the Medieval period (c.&…
Created on: Friday 2nd December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D87A77
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead plano-convex spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (AD 43-1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in shape and D-shaped in cross section. The central hole is circular and has an internal diameter of 10.3mm. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No decoration is present on either side of the whorl. The whorl is cream in colour, with a pitted surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diameter 28.2mm, thicknes…
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-A79DCC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable lead spindle whorl of Early Medieval date, about AD 43 - 1100. It is of Walton Rogers form A2. It has an ovoid base, with two flat faces of different sizes, and sloping sides (conical). The hole is not central and is 4.9mm diameter. This object does not fit wel into Walton Roger's types and dates, as the central hole suggests a Roman date, but the shape suggests an Early Medieval date. The object may be a lead plug to secure a fixing into stone. Length: 24.76mm Height: 13.73mm Weight: 44.71g Diameter: 23.46mm central hole diameter: 4.9mm
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-B6AA5A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 8.7 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. The decorative detail on the upper face is diagonal ridges. No decoration is present on the lower face. The whorl has a diameter of 29.6 mm and is 10.3 mm thick. It weighs 24.8 g (0.8…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: WAW-B997B2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lead alloy weight, likely a spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (c. AD 43-1650). The object is sub-circular in plan and rectangular in cross section with a central aperture with a diameter of 6.67mm. The object has a pale cream patina. The obverse and reverse are both uneven, with irregular indentations and grooves. "The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thinner wool thread being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of the whorl and the thickness of the resulting thread. Fine threads such as silk require a…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: NLM-DC16A1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead probable spindle whorl. Cast discoid whorl with rounded edges and a central moulded aperture of diameter 6mm, possibly plano-convex, cf. Walton Rogers form A1; patinated overall. The spindle hole size might point to a Roman or Anglo-Saxon date, while the mass would permit this to be used to spin a fine yarn. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to Early Medieval, 43-850 Diameter: 19.2mm, Thickness: 5.2mm, Weight: 11.50gms
Created on: Wednesday 24th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th May 2023
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Record ID: NLM-FBA3D0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast cylindrical whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 9.5mm, Walton Rogers form B. The upper side as cast bears a moulded pattern of either thin crossing radial lines or chevrons. Patinated. The decoration of whorls is very occasionally noted for earlier periods but is almost a diagnostic trait of later whorls. The spindle hole size could admit an Anglo-Scandinavian or later date while the mass would be apt to spinning a yarn. Suggested date: Unknown, Early Medieval to Post-Medieval, 1000-1600 Diameter: 22.4mm, Thickness: 8.7mm, Weight: 26.00gms
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
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Record ID: NLM-681AD5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast plano-convex whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 7mm, Walton Rogers form A1, patinated; recent gouge on upper side represents a possibly distorting impact, perhaps at the time of discovery. The spindle hole size could admit a Roman or Anglo-Saxon date. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to Early Medieval, 43-850 Diameter (long axis): 22.6mm, Thickness: 7.2mm, Weight: 18.98gms
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2023
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Record ID: BH-4F592C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight or spindle whorl of Roman to Medieval date. The object is sub-conical with tapering sides, truncated domed apex and a flat base. Through the centre is a circular perforation. The patina is light grey in colour. The surfaces are gouged in several places. A short iron bars projects from each side. The object measures 20.1mm long, 25.1mm wide and weighs 50 grams. Such weights or spindle whorls are hard to date unless from dated contexts and often can only be broadly dated from the Roman to Medieval periods.
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
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Record ID: LIN-9CC931
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman or medieval lead spindle whorl. The whorl is circular in plan and slightly plano-convex in section. A central hole of 9mm passes through the centre. The surface is pitted and undecorated.
Created on: Friday 1st December 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Welbourn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-526F2B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman to post-medieval lead spindle whorl. It has a flat base and convex upper surface. There is a central circular hole, 8.89mm in diameter. There scratches, marks and a raised pellet on the curved upper surface, although these do not appear to form a distinct pattern. The metal survives in good condition. Undecorated spindle whorls were in use from the Roman to post-medieval period. The small diameter of the hole may indicate a date towards the earlier of this chronology. Diameter: 32.06mm, thickness: 10.40mm, weight: 48.26g
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swaffham Bulbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-1B4851
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and domed in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 7.7 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 20.1 mm and is 9.4 mm thick. It weighs 18.4 g (0.65 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused b…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1B2C78
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and domed in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 8.5 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 22.8 mm and is 5.3 mm thick. It weighs 11.8 g (0.42 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, cau…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1B5957
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and domed in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 7.6 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 22.7 mm and is 6.0 mm thick. It weighs 12.3 g (0.43 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abr…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1B820E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. Both upper and lower surfaces are flat. There is a hole of internal diameter 9.3 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated but this may be due to abrasion in the soil. The whorl has a diameter of 28.4 mm and is 10.1 mm thick. It weighs 44.0 g (1.55 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement …
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1B9A4F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. Both upper and lower surfaces are flat. There is a hole of internal diameter 8.1 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated but this may be due to abrasion in the soil. The whorl has a diameter of 22.1 mm and is 12.1 mm thick. It weighs 32.9 g (1.16 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whils…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1BAE0B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. Both upper and lower surfaces are flat. There is a hole of internal diameter 9.6 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated but this may be due to abrasion in the soil. The whorl has a diameter of 30.6 mm and is 7.0 mm thick. It weighs 40.6 g (1.43 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movem…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D6AD8C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of unknown date. A circular flat base with slightly curved sides and a roughly cast apex and a central piercing of 9.9mm diameter. There is no decoration on the surface, that is liberally covered in dents and gouges and displays a light grey colour. Diameter 28.4mm, height 9.3mm and weight 41.5g. Similar examples on this database at: LVPL-C002F3, WAW-98F587 and WAW-B997B2.
Created on: Saturday 16th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-1BDADE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and domed in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 8.2 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 33.1 mm and is12.3 mm thick. It weighs 52.9 g (1.87 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by mov…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-413A26
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl or loom weight of unknown date. Flattened hemispherical, with a flat circular base and curved sides. A central 'perfectly round' vertical piercing of 8.1mm diameter. The surface is very smooth with no decoration and displays a grey / buff colour. Diameter 26.1mm, height 8.9mm, weight 35g. Similar examples on this database at: LANCUM-202904, OXON-025EC2 and NMGW-47AD02.
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D7145D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.2 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 33.6 mm and is 7.8 mm thick. It weighs 36.6 g (1.29 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.…
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-416442
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead plano-convex spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (AD 43-1650). The spindle whorl is D-shaped in cross section. The whorl is worn and is missing some of its edging. The central hole is circular and has an internal diameter of 9.7mm. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No decoration is present on either side of the whorl. The whorl is cream in colour, with a pitted surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measu…
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
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Record ID: OXON-548A0E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  lead alloy weight of unknown date, circa Roman to Post-Medieval, circa AD 43 - 1800, but likely Medieval to Post Medieval.  The weight is circular in plan and domed in cross section with a convex top, flat base and tapered sides. The outer surfaces are smooth. There is a hole in the centre of the base and protruding at the apex which is 7.9mm diameter.  The weight has a cream coloured patina. The weight is 25.9mm in diameter, 8.4mm thick and weighs 30.17 grams. Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abthorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-A3861D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of Iron Age to Medieval date (c. 800 BC - 1600 AD). Description: The object is conical with a central hole. It is undecorated. The suface is mostly cream white in colour, with some grey patches. Measurements: height 9.1mm; diameter 26.5mm; hole diameter 7.7mm; weight 32.37g. Discussion: The internal diameter is not determinative of date
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-1BBEBC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete stone spindle whorl of unknown date. Description: The object remains as just under half of the original object which would have been circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section with an internal circular apparture measuring 16mm in diameter. The outside edge has an incised circumferential ring. The stone is pale grey. Measurements: length: 68.5mm; width: 45.5mm; thickness: 13.3mm; weight: 31.96g
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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